Chemical Process Operator

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Northwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is seeking a Chemical Process Operator for our Northwich site in Cheshire. You will operate and monitor chemical processing equipment, oversee raw materials handling, and ensure safe, efficient production under rotating shift patterns.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will follow SOPs, log data, and uphold health, safety, and environmental standards while collaborating with production and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a chemical, manufacturing, or process industry (COMAH experience advantageous).
• Strong awareness of health, safety and environmental standards.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and work to high quality standards.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in an industrial environment.
• Forklift licence and relevant safety certifications are desirable.
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern (including nights and weekends).

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor chemical processing equipment according to SOPs.
• Carry out raw material handling, batching, blending, and packaging operations.
• Monitor process parameters and adjust controls to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Complete routine checks, data logging, and quality assurance tasks.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Report process deviations, equipment faults, or incidents promptly.
• Work collaboratively with the production and engineering teams to support continuous improvement.
• Participate in training and ongoing development programmes.

Skills

Chemical handling

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

SCADA

P&ID knowledge

Job description

Chemical Process Operator

Northwich, Cheshire

Rotating Shift Pattern

• 6am - 1.30pm (Mon - Fri)
• 1pm - 9pm (Mon - Thursday & Friday daytime shift)
• 8.30pm - 06.30am (Monday - Thursday)
• 2 Levels of Operator positions (£35,400 & £37,840) + Overtime

We are seeking experiencedChemical Process Operators to join our team at our Northwich manufacturing site. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you'll be responsible for operating plant equipment, monitoring chemical processes, and ensuring production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor chemical processing equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Carry out raw material handling, batching, blending, and packaging operations
• Monitor process parameters and adjust controls to maintain quality and efficiency
• Complete routine checks, data logging, and quality assurance tasks
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Report process deviations, equipment faults, or incidents promptly
• Work collaboratively with the production and engineering teams to support continuous improvement
• Participate in training and ongoing development programmes

For the higher level position, you will need experience in working with P&ID's & Control Room operations such as SCADA (you will need to be able demonstrate knowledge of this at interview stage)

Requirements

• Previous experience in a chemical, manufacturing, or process industry (COMAH experience advantageous)
• Strong awareness of health & safety and environmental standards
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and work to high quality standards
• Good problem-solving and communication skills
• Physically fit and comfortable working in an industrial environment
• Forklift licence and relevant safety certifications are desirable
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern (including nights and weekends)

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training and career development opportunities
• Company pension scheme and life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance
• Opportunity to work for a global leader in specialty chemicals

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